Initiatives

SLCL provides funding for faculty-initiated research projects that allow for the involvement of undergradaute students who have not yet decided on their own research topic, but who would like to obtain research experience.

IFLIP is a unique learning opportunity offered during the summer and
winter breaks. Open to members of the University community and to the
general public. Classes meet Monday through Friday, 3 hours a day, for
two weeks, except holidays. Taught by advanced graduate students or
faculty. Courses focus on conversational skills, travel preparation and
language survival skills. There is minimal homework, no attendance
policy, and no academic credit.

The University Language Academy for Children is an initiative of the Department of Spanish and Portuguese in the School of Literatures, Cultures, and Linguistics. We offer a quality after-school second language program in Spanish that serves children from the Champaign-Urbana community. We also offer summer campus.